Shaken not stirred- The Art of Cocktail

Tuesday, December 3rd , Shaken not stirred- The Art of Cocktail was hosted by Allan Small, Senior Investment Advisor at Auberge du Pommier. Over 30 guests came out to learn more about how rising interest rates are affecting individuals’investement decision, but also to learn about a few cocktails from Mixologist Ed Grim from O&B. These cocktails including a winter mulled wine and the North Star Karkade.

The room at Auberge du Pommier was already decorated for Christmas with fir tree’s branches and pine cones. With the candles in the fire place and on the tables, the atmosphere was very cozy.

The first cocktail was a Winter Mulled Wine prepared with red wine, oranges and a mix of spices such as cinnamon, cloves, vanilla and nutmeg. The tip from Ed our celebrity Mixologist for Mulled Wine is there is no need to buy an expensive bottle as you change the taste with all the flavours.

The second cocktail was the North Star Karkade made with Hibiscus tea, Amaro Montenegro, Sweet Vermouth and Strawberry Rhubarb Syrup, with an orange twist. The guests really enjoyed that last cocktail with a bitter taste and learned that the orange twist has to be added at the last moment!

 

Here are the recipes of those two delicious cocktails:

 

Winter Mulled Wine

• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 2 Oranges
• 2 Lemon
• 2 Cinnamon Stick
• 2 Star Anise
• 8 Cloves
• 12 Black peppercorns
• 1 Nutmeg
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 Vanilla bean

 

North Star Karkade

• 1.5oz Hibiscus infused Rye
• 5oz Amaro Montenegro
• 5oz Sweet Vermouth
• 75oz Strawberry Rhubarb Syrup

 

 

The photos of the event can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/sets/72157638353170824/

St James Cathedral

Situated in the downtown of Toronto as one of then newest event venues, it is hard not to notice the St James Cathedral amongst all the modern towers. The parish was established in 1797 and is one of the oldest in the country, the Cathedral for its part, was built in 1853. With its bell tower and its arrow of 93 meters, the cathedral was the biggest building of Toronto at one time. Its stained glasses tell the story of the most important Anglican families in Toronto or show us pictures of the colonial and territorial wars.

No need to be religious to admire the beauty of this venue, often lighted by the colors of the stained glasses. Nowadays, the Cathedral holds various events, such as jazz concerts, recitals, meetings, conference, launches, fashion shows or group events. The Cathedral is also neighbours to the lovely St James Park built in a Victorian style and which host’s music concerts in summer and used by newlyweds to take memorable photos.

The St James Cathedral is the perfect place for a wedding reception, meeting or a concert thanks to its incredible gothic revival architecture and its magnificent stained glass. It is a venue that will make your event unique for sure!

For more information on the venue please visit:   http://www.stjamescathedral.on.ca/

TSX Venue in the Heart of Downtown Toronto

If you are looking for a Toronto event venue downtown to hold your next event, here is maybe a space you haven’t thought about yet.

The Toronto Stock Exchange offers event facilities for rental within the heart of Toronto’s financial district with accessibility to PATH, and Toronto public transit.

You will have the possibility to rent the Gallery and/or the Studio which is more for intimate events such as small luncheons.  These spaces are popular for listed companies or other business to business events.

The TMX Broadcast Centre Gallery has a capacity of 100 theatre style, 72 in full rounds, 64 classroom or 200 reception.  The room rental rate has all-inclusive technology which means you will enjoy in-house screens, projectors, mics, risers, podium, audio recording and more available at no additional charge. A technician from the TSX will work with your company throughout the event and a security guard is mandatory for event rentals.  Many use the space as a perfect location for broadcasting.

Besides, the upper level mezzanine is also available for use at no extra cost, and this can be set up as a satellite kitchen, if the caterers are doing hot passed hors d’oeuvres, or as a lounge, with a bar and furniture.

 

Get more information on their website, like their Facebook page and follow them @TMXGroup

Thompson Hotel: a unique space to hold your event.

If you are looking for a hip modern space to hold your next event, you won’t need to look any further: the Thompson Hotel  has a number of unique spaces you should check out. Situated in the heart of Toronto, specifically the entertainment district, this hotel features 30 000 square feet of event space that mixes technology, style and various designs.

Thompson Hotel offers a variety of potential rental space, which can accommodate for a wide range of events: from conferences, meetings, private screenings, weddings to rehearsal dinners, showers, receptions, bar/bat mitzvahs or fundraising events. Whatever your need this hotel can match it.

Besides, you can find different kinds of rooms according to your type of event: from the Ballroom for conferences and social events, to the Terrace for cocktail parties or the Rooftop Lounge for sophisticated events, they do it all! . With a budget of  $400/500 per  night, you also have the opportunity to rent the penthouse which can accomodate 25 people and will assure you a real pleasant event.

To get more information, go to the website, like them on Facebook and follow them @thompsonhotels

Unique space in Liberty Village…something totally different

There’s something invigorating about stepping into this complex! The space is a beautiful cobblestone walkway about 100 metres long, is filled with lots of great retail shops, pubs, bars and restaurants throughout making it a great outdoor venue space and if weather isn’t on your side its covered!

 

Set in the heart of one of Toronto’s fastest-growing neighbourhoods, Liberty Market Building offers retail tenants the opportunity to capitalize on a steady stream of both local and visiting clientele. With the influx of new townhomes and condominiums in the area, as well as an expected 30,000 new residents, the neighbourhood’s local demographic of young urban professionals, as well as the building’s close proximity to the downtown core and existing tenant base, provide an attractive opportunity for commercial interests.

Liberty Village

With more than 100,000 sq. ft. of main level retail and showroom space, this neighbourhood commercial magnet offers a unique mixed retail and distribution proposition. With several key incentives, including the opportunity to lease space that can accommodate storage needs, Liberty Market Building offers an attractive retail venue and provides all the elements needed for commercial success. This space is quite verstatile and has been underutlized so if you are looking for a new venue that has not hosted too many events check out the Liberty Market

Get more information here. To learn more about Liberty Village events follow @TorontoSocials or like their Facebook page

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